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March 14, 2012 The Campagna Centers Toast to Fashion - The Junior Friends of The Campagna Center is pleased to announce the 13th Annual Toast to Fashion, which will take place on Thursday, March 22nd from 6:30 -10 pm at Belle Haven Country Club. This annual event combines a fashion show, marketplace, raffle, and cocktail reception. For the second year, ABC-7/WJLA’s Britt McHenry will serve as emcee. Proceeds from this event help support programs of The Campagna Center.
February 11, 2012 The Campagna Center - Recipient of Alexandria's 2012 Favorite Award Winning Charity The winning charity which received the most votes was announced at the conclusion of the Gala. It was the Campagna Center’s Tammy Mann who accepted the $2,500 check. Ms. Mann replied, “The Campagna Center is extremely grateful to all who contributed to the Give Back Contest, not just to support Campagna being named the Award-Winning Charity, but all five of the organizations. I know that the Chamber has a long history of supporting local charities, and it was wonderful to see Andrew Palmieri include the nonprofit sector in such a visible manner as he takes the helm of the Chamber."
November 14, 2011 The Honorable Patsy Ticer to as Grand Marshal for Scottish Christmas Walk Parade"It is an honor to serve as Grand Marshal for The Campagna Center’s Scottish Christmas Walk Parade, the event, which annually launches Alexandria’s Christmas season,said Ticer. It is a special pleasure for me, as a long time admirer and sometimes participant in an organization which has served Alexandria’s families and children so well since the days when it was still the Alexandria Y, and I was a young mother. The Campagna Center has personified the good works and caring attitude Alexandrians have always had toward one another. It is a very important part of the fabric of our wonderful city.
October 6, 2011 CAMPAGNA CENTER HEAD START CELEBRATES FIRST DAY
"Research has consistently documented the value of high quality early childhood education and at The Campagna Center we are devoted to providing the very best in services to ensure that children transitioning from our programs into kindergarten are ready to learn,” said Tammy Mann, President and CEO."
July 19, 2011 CAMPAGNA CENTER'S BUILDING BETTER FUTURES ANNOUNCES NEW TUTORING AND COLLEGE LEADERSHIP COORDINATORS
"We are extremely fortunate to have Mrs. Hetzer and Ms. Martinez join our team and organization," said Building Better Futures Program Director Krishna Leyva. "They bring a wealth of knowledge about helping teens to reach their potential."
June 17, 2011 CAMPAGNA CENTER HIRES DR. TAMMY MANN AS CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
The Campagna Center Board Chairman, Joan Holtz stated,"The Campagna Center is extremely fortunate to have Dr. Mann join the organization. She will be a tremendous addition to the management team, and she has the experience needed to carry out The Campagna Center’s mission to serve the children and families of Alexandria.”
May 19, 2011 CAMPAGNA CENTER'S BUILDING BETTER FUTURES RECEIVES DIVISION PARTNER IN EDUCATION AWARD FROM PARTNERS IN EDUCATION ALEXANDRIA CITY SCHOOLS
The Campagna Center is pleased to receive this award in appreciation for outstanding service and commitment to the students of Alexandria City Public Schools.
March 31, 2011 CAMPAGNA EMPLOYEE AND VOLUNTEER AWARDED YOUTH COMMUNITY SERVICES AWARD
The Campagna Center is proud to announce: At the 31st Annual Salute to Women Awards Banquet, presented by The Alexandria Commission for Women, our own Krishna Leyva (Program Director of Building Better Futures) and Deena Disraelly (long-time volunteer with BBF) won the Youth Community Services Award.
This award was a great honor for Krishna, Deena and The Campagna Center, and it was presented to Krishna and Deena by Councilwoman Del Pepper.
Krishna's passion, enthusiasm, and hard work has been rewarded and brought to the forefront to the Alexandria community.
The banquet was a great function attended by over 300 guests, including members of the Alexandria City Council, School Board, Virginia State Legislature, and Congressman Jim Moran.
January 29, 2011 CAMPAGNA CENTER'S BUILDING BETTER FUTURES' VOLUNTEER TO RECEIVE AWARD FOR OUTSTANDING SERVICE
The Campagna Center is pleased to announce that Deena Disraelly has been selected as one of the two individual recipients of the Ninth Annual Virginia Mentoring Award for her unparalleled dedication and commitment to mentoring students in our Building Better Futures Program. Read more...
November 15, 2010 Scottish Government Cabinet Secretary Richard Lochhead to Serve as Grand Marshal of the 40th Annual Scottish Christmas Walk Parade
The Campagna Center is pleased to announce that Scottish Government Cabinet Secretary Richard Lochhead will serve as the Grand Marshal of the 40th Annual Scottish Christmas Walk Parade, to be held on December 4, 2010. Read more...
April 21, 2010 Three Alexandrians Acknowledged for Their Service to The Campagna Center
The Junior Friends of The Campagna Center, a volunteer organization of more than 100 local women who raise funds to support the programs of The Campagna Center, are proud to announce the 2010 recipients of the annual Junior Friends Service Awards. Read more...
April 6, 2010 The Campagna Center's Business Leadership Council Hosts Panel Discussion Featuring Esteemed Community Leaders
Dr. Morton Sherman, Brigadier General Lawrence E. Gillespie, Sr., and Robert Dugger to Speak at April 13 Event. Read more...
October 21, 2009 Alexandria Police Chief Earl Cook to Serve as Grand Marshal of 39th Annual Scottish Christmas Walk Parade
The Campagna Center is pleased to announce that Earl Cook, Alexandria's Chief of Police, will serve as the Grand Marshal for the 39th Annual Scottish Christmas Walk Parade. Read more...
September 23, 2009 Campagna Center, Animal Welfare League of Alexandria Receive 2009 Community Builders Award from Alexandria-Washington Masonic Lodge No. 22
Alexandria-Washington Masonic Lodge #22 announced today that on Tuesday, October 13, 2009, the lodge will present the annual Community Builder Awards to The Campagna Center and to the Animal Welfare League of Alexandria. Read more...
July 7, 2008 Willard Scott to Serve as Scottish Christmas Walk Grand Marshal
The Campagna Center is pleased to announce that Willard Scott, weather reporter and centenarian on NBC's The Today Show, will serve as the Grand Marshal for the 38th Annual Scottish Christmas Walk Parade. Read more...
May 9, 2008 Alexandria/Arlington School Readiness Council Holds Panel Discussion, First Meeting
On Friday, May 2, 2008 The Alexandria/Arlington School Readiness Council (AASRC) held a panel discussion entitled "School Readiness: The Impact on Our Communities." Read more...
February 4, 2008 Rotary Club of Alexandria Awards Grant to The Campagna Center
The Campagna Center announced today that it has received a $3,000 grant from the Rotary Club of Alexandria. Read more...
November 26, 2007 Acclaimed Entertainer to Perform Children’s Concert
The Campagna Center is pleased to announce that Al “Mr. Al” Rasso will be taking part in this year’s 37 th Annual Scottish Christmas Walk Weekend. Read more…
November 6, 2007 Scottish Christmas Walk Weekend Adds Celtic Concert to Weekend
Lineup
Reliable as the fresh chill of winter, The Campagna Center’s 37 th Annual Scottish Christmas Walk Weekend is the perfect highlight of the season. This year, alongside the traditional activities that have made the weekend an established Old Town ritual, The Campagna Center is thrilled to present a musical celebration, the inaugural Scottish Christmas Walk Weekend Celtic Concert. Read more…
October 22, 2007 Trunk or Treat! Jefferson Houston Elementary School Puts a Fresh
Twist on Halloween Festivities
Jefferson Houston Elementary School is offering local children a new, safer alternative to door-to-door trick-or-treating. On Monday, October 29, 2007, Jefferson Houston PTA, in conjunction with Alexandria Yellow Cab and The Campagna Center, will transform the Jefferson Houston parking lot into Halloween central for the First Annual Trunk or Treat. Read more…
October 15, 2007 Campagna Center to Host 37 th Annual Scottish Christmas Walk
Weekend, November 29 – December 1, 2007
The Campagna Center is pleased to announce that Senator John Warner and Mrs. Warner will serve as Grand Marshals for the 37 th Annual Scottish Christmas Walk Parade to be held on Saturday, December 1, in Old Town Alexandria. Read more....
October 5, 2007 The Campagna Center Turns the “Lights On” for Afterschool
The Campagna Center’s Campagna Kids program will host diverse events at 12 Alexandria elementary schools in honor of the eighth annual Lights On Afterschool celebration. Read more…
September 17, 2007 The Campagna Center’s Business Leadership Council Welcomes
NPR Pentagon Reporter
Tom Bowman, an award-winning reporter with more than twenty years of experience, will address The Campagna Center’s Business leadership Council on Thursday, September 20, 2007. Read more…
July 5, 2007 The Campagna Center Hosts 13 th Annual Spring Golf Outing
Temperatures crept into the upper 80s as more than 85 golfers braved the heat and humidity to participate in The Campagna Center’s 13 th Annual Spring Golf Outing on Monday, June 25, 2007. Read more…
June 26, 2007 21 st Annual “Young at Art” Show Announces Call for Entries
The 21 st Annual “Young at Art” show, sponsored by The Campagna Center’s Retired and Senior Volunteer Program, the Alexandria Commission on Aging, and The Friends of the Torpedo Factory Art Center will be held at The Campagna Center from July 16 – 26, 2007. Read more…
May 11, 2007 The Campagna Center, Goodwin House Partner to Benefit
Alexandria’s Children
The paint brushes have been summoned, the creative caps have been donned, and the artistic juices are flowing! Residents of Goodwin House Alexandria are working feverishly to create and design artistically decorated children’s chairs. Read more…
April 26, 2007 The Campagna Center Welcomes Acclaimed Local Author
The Campagna Center announced today that Lisa Guernsey—an education, science, and technology writer who has contributed to publications such as The New York Times, The Washington Post, and The Chronicle of Higher Education—will speak to the Alexandria community at an upcoming seminar. Read more…
April 10, 2007 Bienvenidos, The Campagna Center Confirm Plans to Grow Building
Better Futures
One of Alexandria’s most successful programs for Latinos students is poised for growth based on an agreement announced today by the Boards of Directors of Bienvenidos and The Campagna Center. Read more…